Tag Archives: Labuanbajo

Who could resist diving from Pipistrelle into the tempting crystal clear waters of these islands? So we’re getting way ahead of ourselves here, and publishing this post out of sequence. This is because it is delightful to be back in … Continue reading →

The islands of Komodo and Rinca are surrounded by some of the most turbulent waters in Indonesia with strong currents, whirlpools and rip tides providing nutrients to a wide variety of marine life. The coral too is reputedly remarkable, so … Continue reading →

Lembata, Maumere, Riung and Labuanbajo Like Alor to the east our next main stops at Lewoleba (Lembata), Maumere, Riung and Labuanbajo (all on Flores) are part of the island group Nusa Tenggara. We arrived at Lewoleba Lembata beating against 30kn … Continue reading →

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In our Wauquiez 48 Pilot Saloon we are cruising oceans, experiencing the rich diversity of peoples, cultures and nature while sharing these unique encounters with like-minded sailors.
In the words of George Orwell: ‘Beauty is meaningless until it is shared’.
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A Pipistrelle (Our Yacht Motif)

Why the name Pipistrelle? The previous owners called the yacht 'Batrachian' and fondly referred to her as 'The Bat'. A Pipistrelle is the smallest bat in the United Kingdom. Thus we have maintained a link between old and new.

Our Mantra

‘We sail and travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us.’ Anon